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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Drinks and Smoothies / Easy Homemade Rice Milk Recipe

    Easy Homemade Rice Milk Recipe

    By Madi • Published: Jan 24, 2023 • Modified: Jan 24, 2023 • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Homemade rice milk can be made with only 2 ingredients + water and is the perfect alternative to dairy milk, coconut milk, and/or almond milk. Rice milk is a light milk that’s full of flavor, which makes it delicious in your smoothies, cereal, coffee, or any of your favorite recipes that call for dairy milk. 

    Recipe Ingredients

    1 cup Cooked long grain white rice 

    4 cups water

    1 teaspoon maple syrup

    How To Make Rice Milk

    Step 1: Add the cooked rice, water and maple syrup to a food processor. 

    cooked rice, water and maple syrup in a food processor

    Step 2: Add the lid and process on high for 2-3 minutes, until the rice has blended into the water. 

    cooked rice, water, and maple syrup in a food processor blended

    Step 3: Line a sieve with cheesecloth and pour the rice milk into the cheesecloth, removing all of the rice pulp from the rice milk. 

    rice milk being poured over a sieve with cheesecloth with a light colored background

    Step 4: Discard the rice pulp and serve the rice milk. Enjoy!

    homemade rice milk in a glass with a light colored background

    Is Rice Milk Good For You?

    Rice milk is good for you. Homemade rice milk has a lot of vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, D, and B12. It’s also a good source of calcium and carbohydrates and a great option for those who are lactose intolerant or have nut allergies.

    Expert Tips

    • You can double strain your rice milk for a smoother finish.
    • If you like a thinner rice milk, you can blend the rice and water for a shorter amount of time.
    • If you don’t like a sweetened rice milk, you can omit the maple syrup.
    • If you want a very sweet rice milk, you can also flavor the milk with honey or dates. Add at the beginning of the process and strain as usual. 

    Storage Instructions

    This milk doesn’t have any additives or preservatives so its shelf life is shorter. Store homemade rice milk in an airtight container (like a glass jar)  in the fridge for 3-5 days. 

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    small glass filled with homemade rice milk with a hand holding onto it and a light colored background

    Homemade Rice Milk

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    Homemade rice milk can be made with only 2 ingredients and water and is the perfect alternative to dairy milk, coconut milk, and/or almond milk. Rice milk is a light milk that’s full of flavor, which makes it delicious in your smoothies, cereal, coffee, or any of your favorite recipes that call for dairy milk.
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 cups
    Calories: 56kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup long grain white rice (cooked)
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Add the cooked rice, water and maple syrup to a food processor.
    • Add the lid and process on high for 2-3 minutes, until the rice has blended into the water.
    • Line a sieve with cheesecloth and pour the rice milk into the cheesecloth, removing all of the rice pulp from the rice milk.
    • Discard the rice pulp and serve the rice milk. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can double strain your rice milk for a smoother finish 
    • If you like a thinner rice milk, you can blend the rice and water for a shorter amount of time
    • If you don’t like a sweetened rice milk, you can omit the maple syrup
    • If you want a very sweet rice milk, you can also flavor the milk with honey or dates. Add at the beginning of the process and strain as usual.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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